The SNP conference is well into its stint at Glasgow's Scottish Event Campus.

And last night proved a fascinating night at the fringe when it comes to Brexit, the Confederation of British Industry and the role of devolved nations in the UK Government's (currently rather fraught) negotiations with the EU.

Chaired by Insider editor Ken Symon, it was CBI fringe meeting on the role of business in delivering growth and prosperity.

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But the lid was also well and truly lifted on the concerns of the CBI and the Scottish Government on a process of the UK's exit from the EU which is meant to be wrapped up by March 2019 but at the moment looks anything but.

But it was the input from CBI deputy director general Josh Hardie which raised eyebrows. The UK Government must up its game when it comes to engaging with the devolved nations and business over Brexit.

There was plenty more said as well as certain sectors were highlighted as being particularly at risk from the whole Brexit process.

The Institute of Directors' Good Governance survey

When it comes to good corporate governance, who do you think is near the top?

Drinks companies? Banks? Insurance firms? Surely not.

Well surely yes.

The Good Corporate Governance survey for this year has plenty of banking and insurance giants in its top 10.

And the premier spot goes to a drinks business with plenty of well-known brands north of the border.

I'll give you a clue, it begins with a D.

This perhaps unlikely list is further turned on its head by the fact a pharmaceutical giant - yes, one of those that specialises in life-saving drugs - is bottom.

Ten dead as forest fires devastate California and its vineyards

It's been a devastating year for the US when it comes to natural disasters. Hurricane Harvey dumped masses of rain on Houston to flood it out, Puerto Rico was almost systemically demolished by Hurricane Maria.

Now this morning it's emerged California vast swathes of forest have been consumed by raging wildfires.

And along with it many highly profitable vineyards in Napa and Sonoma counties.

Ten people have so far died, 100 have been treated for smoke inhalation.